English Literary Miscellany
English Literary Miscellany
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Of his closing years, the details need not be given.
It was when he knew that his end was near, that he characteristically wrote, " Hooker wished to live to finish his ' Ecclesiastical Polity ' ; so, I own, I wish life and strength had been spared to me to complete my philosophy." On July 25, 1834, he Digitized by VjOOQIC 218 Special Discussions died, in the midst of his unfinished plans, "more of a great man," says Thomas Arnold, " than any one who has lived within the four seas in my mem- ory...." This may be extreme eulogium, but serves to show what an impression Coleridge made on so cautious and candid a critic as Arnold — praise, it may be added, in which Arnold of Rugby is by no means alone. The summary of his life and character as a man and an author is found in his want of will power, in what has been called, singularly enough, by De Quincey, his lack of ** fiber." From whatever point of view we exam- ine his career, this defect comes into prominence, expressing itself in various forms, as indifference, indecision, caprice, and visionary scheming, an almost total absence of the regular and resolute.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Of his closing years, the details need not be given.
It was when he knew that his end was near, that he characteristically wrote, " Hooker wished to live to finish his ' Ecclesiastical Polity ' ; so, I own, I wish life and strength had been spared to me to complete my philosophy." On July 25, 1834, he Digitized by VjOOQIC 218 Special Discussions died, in the midst of his unfinished plans, "more of a great man," says Thomas Arnold, " than any one who has lived within the four seas in my mem- ory...." This may be extreme eulogium, but serves to show what an impression Coleridge made on so cautious and candid a critic as Arnold — praise, it may be added, in which Arnold of Rugby is by no means alone. The summary of his life and character as a man and an author is found in his want of will power, in what has been called, singularly enough, by De Quincey, his lack of ** fiber." From whatever point of view we exam- ine his career, this defect comes into prominence, expressing itself in various forms, as indifference, indecision, caprice, and visionary scheming, an almost total absence of the regular and resolute.
What to read after English Literary Miscellany?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Hunt, Theodore W. (Theodore Whitefield), 1844-1930 to read onlineMoreLess
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